The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District aims to provide vital public and military engineering services; partnering in peace and war to strengthen our nation’s security, energize the economy, and reduce risks from disasters. This mission supports environmental stewardship and compliance, including the management of undesirable plants on federal lands.
The grant program aims to manage undesirable plants on federal lands managed by the Natural Resource Management section at the John Day Project in Benton County, Washington. The program seeks a cooperative agreement with a state agency specialized in undesirable plants laws for professional services in controlling invasive species, including noxious weeds. These efforts are critical as invasive species degrade land quality, impact agriculture, interfere with ecosystems, and pose risks to human health. Recognizing these challenges cannot be addressed in isolation, the program emphasizes interagency coordination for effective management across jurisdictional boundaries. Objectives include employing integrated weed management strategies that consider manual, mechanical, cultural, biological, and chemical methods, aligning with both USACE and Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board (WSNWCB) policies.